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Provided there are no errors, absolutely yes.
I'm at an absolute loss for what I may be doing wrong then.

Deleted the /switch/tinfoil on my sdcard, unzipped the self installer, held R on a game, clicked on Tinfoil. That's all I need to do to "install" right?

PXL_20221127_163516714.jpg


When I exit Tinfoil, no tile on the homescreen:
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I'm at an absolute loss for what I may be doing wrong then.

E: if tinfoil is running from inside hbmenu then you are not using the self installer.

Be sure to use this one:

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No worries, let’s step through it:

1) delete Tinfoil using System Settings -> Data Management
2) move /switch/tinfoil to /tinfoil (yes, move it to the root of your SDCard for safe keeping)
3) download tinfoil self installer from https://tinfoil.io/Download#download and place it in /switch (overwrite what might be there now)
4) in the main menu, hold down (R) and keep holding it down while selecting an installed working game…keep holding (R) until hbmenu is fully up.
5) launch Tinfoil Installer inside hbmenu and watch carefully for any errors or strange behavior to report.

Let’s give this a shot…

If this doesn’t work…

I’m curious about your new SDCard. What brand, where purchase, how much you paid?

We should probably check it with h2testw to make sure everything is good regardless.
 
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could you help me with my issue as well please?
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No worries, let’s step through it:

1) delete Tinfoil using System Settings -> Data Management
2) move /switch/tinfoil to /tinfoil (yes, move it to the root of your SDCard for safe keeping)
3) download tinfoil self installer fand place it in /switch (overwrite what might be there now)
4) in the main menu, hold down (R) and keep holding it down while selecting an installed working game…keep holding (R) until hbmenu is fully up.
5) launch Tinfoil Installer inside hbmenu and watch carefully for any errors or strange behavior to report.

Let’s give this a shot…

If this doesn’t work…

I’m curious about your new SDCard. What brand, where purchase, how much you paid?
would you be able to assis me with my issue as well please and thank you?
 
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Guys, does anyone know how to solve this Tinfoil problem? Some games I download look like this, with this black icon running

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Guys, does anyone know how to solve this Tinfoil problem? Some games I download look like this, with this black icon running

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This was answered here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-noob-paradise-ask-questions-here.488277/page-1812#post-10009250. Just tap the link and it will take you to the answer.
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could you help me with my issue as well please?

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would you be able to assis me with my issue as well please and thank you?
@impeeza is the best of the best. He will get you sorted. If he needs my help he will ask for sure.
 
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E: if tinfoil is running from inside hbmenu then you are not using the self installer.

Use this one:

No worries, let’s step through it:

1) delete Tinfoil using System Settings -> Data Management
2) move /switch/tinfoil to /tinfoil (yes, move it to the root of your SDCard for safe keeping)
3) download tinfoil self installer from https://tinfoil.io/Download#download and place it in /switch (overwrite what might be there now)
1. Would it be under System Settings -> Data Management -> Manage Software? Since Tinfoil never "installs", I don't see it there.
3. Pasting screenshots of what I'm doing

Deleted /switch/tinfoil folder:
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Downloaded self installer:
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Unzipped to /switch:
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Hold R to get into Homebrew menu, continued to hold R while clicking Tinfoil, Tinfoil boots up fine, no errors. Exiting Tinfoil results in the same, no tile on the homescreen :(

Console in case that helps:
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1. Would it be under System Settings -> Data Management -> Manage Software? Since Tinfoil never "installs", I don't see it there.
3. Pasting screenshots of what I'm doing

Deleted /switch/tinfoil folder:
View attachment 340256

Downloaded self installer:
View attachment 340255
Unzipped to /switch:
View attachment 340258

Hold R to get into Homebrew menu, continued to hold R while clicking Tinfoil, Tinfoil boots up fine, no errors. Exiting Tinfoil results in the same, no tile on the homescreen :(

Console in case that helps:
View attachment 340261

The screenshots are very helpful. Thank you!

If it’s not installed you are correct, it won’t show up in System Settings -> Data Management -> Manage Software

Oh…don’t hold R while clicking Tinfoil. You can let go. Not sure if that does anything but yeah. Don’t do that. Just click it normal once you have hbmenu up in title override mode.

You file looks good. Same as mine:

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The screenshots are very helpful. Thank you!

If it’s not installed you are correct, it won’t show up in System Settings -> Data Management -> Manage Software

Oh…don’t hold R while clicking Tinfoil. You can let go. Not sure if that does anything but yeah. Don’t do that. Just click it normal once you have hbmenu up in title override mode.

You file looks good. Same as mine:

View attachment 340264
I've tried it without holding R after hbmenu is up as well, same result.

I'm running h2testw now and I'll share the results when done.

I'm speculating that the Tinfoil self installer link isn't actually the self installer... maybe the link changed? I have done this exact same process on my old sdcard with no issues.
 
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Appreciated!

You picture shows you have an (S) at the end of your FW version. This means you are booting CFW on (S)ysnand and not emunand. In short this means everything you are doing regardless of how you are booting is happening on yiur real eMMC. I would not be surprised if some interesting things are happening due to this confusion.

impeeza was responding to Hayato213 about an issue regarding NSZ files. AtmoXL is unrelated to your issue.
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I’m sorry, but I don’t understand the question. Could you perhaps ask this question in a different way?
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The black background with the spinning “waiting” logo is typically from a corrupt source. Try deleting from System Settings -> Data Management and installing again or find a new source for that particular game.

E: also would like to know how you installed Tinfoil. Did you use the self installer? If so did you install it via title override?

Thanks
I already bought the switch with Tinfoil installed
Entering the settings I come across this version:

WhatsApp Image 2022-11-27 at 14.16.17.jpeg


Is this right?
 

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Thanks
I already bought the switch with Tinfoil installed
Entering the settings I come across this version:

View attachment 340273

Is this right?
It’s well within spec. I prefer not to run it on (S)ysnand (see the S and the end) but that’s not going to impact anything. Did you delete the title using System Settings that are showing the spinning icons? I think their source might be corrupt. Are you able to install other games without issues?
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I've tried it without holding R after hbmenu is up as well, same result.

I'm running h2testw now and I'll share the results when done.

I'm speculating that the Tinfoil self installer link isn't actually the self installer... maybe the link changed? I have done this exact same process on my old sdcard with no issues.
Good spidey senses. I took the plunge and deleted mine.

The one marked self installer on tinfoil.io is absolutely not the self installer.

Damn

Going to try and see if there was a mixup and any of the others are the one we need.

E: I’m downloading 15.1 from here now: https://web.archive.org/web/20221113153233/https://tinfoil.media/repo/Tinfoil Self Installer [050000BADDAD0000][15.0][v1].zip

It should auto update to the latest at first run. Will let you know after I delete everything and reinstall tinfoil from scratch.

E2: looking MUCH better…actually says Tinfoil Installer this time around.

image.jpg

It wants to do an update…that good news!

image.jpg

It shows up on my main screen now!

image.jpg

Aaaaaaaand confirmed! It auto updated to 15.7.

image.jpg

I’m 💯 comfortable recommending this unconventional way to get Tinfoil installed and up to date for the time being.
 
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hey guys, bought my switch awhile back (initial release date), stopped playing with it for awhile and now want to get back into it.
Back in the day, I loved having flashcards on my DS and was wondering if something similar is on the Switch? Customising games/cheats/downloading roms(games) etc.
Not too sure where to start from here and hopefully someone can give me a hand.

Switch serial number: XAJ7000
System Version: 9.0.1

as you can see, it has been untouched for years aha xD
looking forward to the replies :) thanks!
 
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hey guys, bought my switch awhile back (initial release date), stopped playing with it for awhile and now want to get back into it.
Back in the day, I loved having flashcards on my DS and was wondering if something similar is on the Switch? Customising games/cheats/downloading roms(games) etc.
Not too sure where to start from here and hopefully someone can give me a hand.

Switch serial number: XAJ7000
System Version: 9.0.1

as you can see, it has been untouched for years aha xD
looking forward to the replies :) thanks!
Please delete your full serial number. Only need what I left in. You don’t want the Ninty Ninjas talking about you to their friends!

Here’s a good guide to use to hack your switch:

https://rentry.org/SwitchHackingIsEasy

In case you hadn’t checked yet:

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You will eventually end up here but do us both a favor and read from the top to get familiar with NX hacking. :-)

https://rentry.org/EristaEmuNAND
 

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Please delete your full serial number. Only need what I left in. You don’t want the Ninty Ninjas talking about you to their friends!

Here’s a good guide to use to hack your switch:

https://rentry.org/SwitchHackingIsEasy

In case you hadn’t checked yet:

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You will eventually end up here but do us both a favor and read from the top to get familiar with NX hacking. :-)

https://rentry.org/EristaEmuNAND
ooo, nice save on the serial there!

Thanks binkinator!
 

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It’s well within spec. I prefer not to run it on (S)ysnand (see the S and the end) but that’s not going to impact anything. Did you delete the title using System Settings that are showing the spinning icons? I think their source might be corrupt. Are you able to install other games without issues?
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Good spidey senses. I took the plunge and deleted mine.

The one marked self installer on tinfoil.io is absolutely not the self installer.

Damn

Going to try and see if there was a mixup and any of the others are the one we need.

E: I’m downloading 15.1 from here now: https://web.archive.org/web/20221113153233/https://tinfoil.media/repo/Tinfoil Self Installer [050000BADDAD0000][15.0][v1].zip

It should auto update to the latest at first run. Will let you know after I delete everything and reinstall tinfoil from scratch.

E2: looking MUCH better…actually says Tinfoil Installer this time around.

View attachment 340284

It wants to do an update…that good news!

View attachment 340285

It shows up on my main screen now!

View attachment 340287

Aaaaaaaand confirmed! It auto updated to 15.7.

View attachment 340290

I’m 💯 comfortable recommending this unconventional way to get Tinfoil installed and up to date for the time being.
Omfg... THANK YOU! And thank you for all of your help and patience along the way.

Issue is finally resolved!
 

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It’s well within spec. I prefer not to run it on (S)ysnand (see the S and the end) but that’s not going to impact anything. Did you delete the title using System Settings that are showing the spinning icons? I think their source might be corrupt. Are you able to install other games without issues?
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Good spidey senses. I took the plunge and deleted mine.

The one marked self installer on tinfoil.io is absolutely not the self installer.

Damn

Going to try and see if there was a mixup and any of the others are the one we need.

E: I’m downloading 15.1 from here now: https://web.archive.org/web/20221113153233/https://tinfoil.media/repo/Tinfoil Self Installer [050000BADDAD0000][15.0][v1].zip

It should auto update to the latest at first run. Will let you know after I delete everything and reinstall tinfoil from scratch.

E2: looking MUCH better…actually says Tinfoil Installer this time around.

View attachment 340284

It wants to do an update…that good news!

View attachment 340285

It shows up on my main screen now!

View attachment 340287

Aaaaaaaand confirmed! It auto updated to 15.7.

View attachment 340290

I’m 💯 comfortable recommending this unconventional way to get Tinfoil installed and up to date for the time being.

Apologies, it was an error I introduced this weekend. Should be fixed in 15.0 R9.
 

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